Post-Surgery Care in Vilonia, AR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Vilonia, AR: the local picture

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Conway)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Vilonia ZIP codes in their service area

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)

444

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Vilonia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Unity Health - Jacksonville (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Vilonia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Vilonia compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figure	Vilonia	Faulkner County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.8%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.3%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,685	$51,158	—

Older residents in towns around Vilonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gibson, AR	12 mi	873	49%
Cabot, AR	13 mi	3,706	35%
Austin, AR	14 mi	278	31%
Greenbrier, AR	14 mi	769	44%
Conway, AR	14 mi	7,727	40%
Mayflower, AR	14 mi	520	59%

Hospitals near Vilonia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway	Conway, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	(501) 585-2000
Unity Health - Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	12 mi	not rated	(501) 453-5000
St Vincent Medical Center/North	Sherwood, AR	14 mi	4 of 5	(501) 552-7100
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc	Conway, AR	14 mi	2 of 5	(501) 329-3831

Home health agencies serving Vilonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Chi St Vincent Health At Home	Morrilton, AR	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 354-6262
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310

Straight-line miles from the center of Vilonia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Vilonia

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Vilonia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Vilonia?

Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Vilonia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 585-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Vilonia?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Vilonia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5), Chi St Vincent Health At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Vilonia?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,224 monthly median income of Vilonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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